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LV51 XAP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,351 mi
Last recorded152,351 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 XAP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 152,351 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 151,030 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 151,030 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 124,246 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 124,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 102,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,891 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner edge

nearside front tyre low

offside front tyre cracking on outter edge

Pass 6 Jul 2013 79,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 76,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 73,653 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 71,682 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,274 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,155 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 65,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,765 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 56,465 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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LV51 XAP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV51 XAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV51 XAP registered?

LV51 XAP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is LV51 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 XAP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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